ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 1A Questions
Extract:
Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client who is receiving IV fluids to correct dehydration. Which of the following laboratory values should indicate to the nurse that the client is effectively responding to treatment?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Urine specific gravity of 1.020 is normal, indicating the kidneys are concentrating urine properly, suggesting improved hydration.
Question 2 of 5
A nurse is caring for four hospitalized clients. Which of the following clients should the nurse identify as being at risk for fluid volume deficit?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Gastroenteritis and fever cause fluid loss through vomiting, diarrhea, and sweating, increasing the risk of fluid volume deficit.
Question 3 of 5
A newly hired nurse is preparing to remove a client's IV catheter. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Reviewing the facility's policies ensures the nurse follows standardized, safe procedures specific to the institution.
Question 4 of 5
A nurse is assessing a client who is experiencing hypervolemia. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Peripheral edema occurs in hypervolemia due to excess fluid accumulating in interstitial spaces.
Question 5 of 5
A nurse is caring for a client whose arterial blood gas results show a pH of 7.3 and a PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg. The nurse should identify that the client is experiencing which of the following acid-base imbalances?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: A pH of 7.3 (acidic) and PaCO2 of 50 mm Hg (elevated) indicate respiratory acidosis due to CO2 retention.